Best matchup of the game with Kentucky’s best player, freshman Brandon Knight, against UConn’s top guy, junior Kemba Walker. Both can be electrifying or infuriating. Both lead their teams in scoring and assists.

Edge: UConn.

Shooting guard

Kentucky’s Darius Miller is shooting an impressive 45 percent from 3-point range for the season, and teammate DeAndre Liggins is 46 percent in the tournament. UConn’s Jeremy Lamb shoots 48.3 percent from the field and 37 percent from the 3-point arc.

Josh Harrellson has come on strong for the Wildcats this season and the tournament. He’s averaging 14.8 points and 9.0 rebounds in the tournament. UConn sophomore Alex Oriakhi is a tough inside defender.

Edge: Kentucky.

Bench

Kentucky’s guard Doron Lamb averages 12.3 points and was the national Sixth Man of the Year. But the Wildcats only play about seven players. Shabazz Napier, a freshman guard, is effective off the bench for UConn, and the Huskies are a little deeper.

Edge: UConn.

Coach

Jim Calhoun has had his ups and downs the past couple years but seems to have righted the ship. Kentucky’s John Calipari has had better teams not win a national championship.